Could Jonathan Be The King?
The First Kings of Israel / 1 Samuel 13:16–14:23
Introduction

1. Jonathan should be king because he stays _____________ when things got desperate (13:16-23)

i. The free run of the _____________ (16-18)

ii. The _____________ disadvantage of Israel (19-23)


2. Jonathan should be king because he boldly _____________ (14:1-5)

i. Jonathan attacks and leaves his _____________ out

ii. Jonathan attacks with a _____________ (4-5)


3. Jonathan should be king because he _____________ Yahweh for victory (14:6-10)

i. Jonathan faith is firmly in _____________

ii. So Jonathan proposes a ___________


4. Jonathan should be king because his efforts _____________ Israel’s enemies (14:11-15)

i. His plan works (11-12)

ii. His battle succeeds (13-15)


5. Jonathan should be king because his plan brings all of Israel to _____________(14:16-22)

1. Saul _____________ at Gibeah (14:16–20)

2. _____________ and the _____________ of Israel hear (14:21–23)


6. Jonathan should be king because Yahweh _____________ when he acts (v23)


So What Questions?


Answers:
1. Jonathan should be king because he stays faithful when things got desperate (13:16-23)
i. The free run of the enemy (16-18)
ii. The military disadvantage of Israel (19-23)
2. Jonathan should be king because he boldly leads (14:1-5)
i. Jonathan attacks and leaves his father out
ii. Jonathan attacks with a difficult strategy (4-5)
3. Jonathan should be king because he trusts Yahweh for victory (14:6-10)
i. Jonathan faith is firmly in Yahweh
ii. So Jonathan proposes a plan
4. Jonathan should be king because his efforts terrify Israel’s enemies (14:11-15)
i. His plan works (11-12)
ii. His battle succeeds (13-15)
5. Jonathan should be king because his plan brings all of Israel to battle (14:16-22)
i. Saul hears at Gibeah (14:16–20)
ii. Hebrews and the Men of Israel hear (14:21–23)
6. Jonathan should be king because Yahweh saves when he acts (v23)